BTS Makes Japanese TV Debut On 'Sukkiri'; Impresses Host With Japanese Language Skills
BTS has made their debut on Japanese television when they appeared on the morning show 'Sukkiri'. During their guesting, they impressed the MCs of the show with their ability to speak Japanese.
According to a report by All Kpop, BTS performed the Japanese version of their 2016 hit song "Blood Sweat and Tears" during their guesting and also introduced themselves to their Japanese fans. Many fans were surprised at their ability to speak the language but were happy that they made the effort to reach out to their audience.
BTS released this week the Japanese MV for "Blood Sweat and Tears" which drew mixed reactions from the fans. Like its Korean counterpart, it featured a lot of artistic elements but the Japanese version utilized more psychedelic elements as well as sharper colors and a more intense vibe. Like other MVs from BTS, ARMYs all over the world are busy streaming, viewing and sharing the video to spread BTS' new music to the world.
BTS is currently busy trying to tap into the Japanese market after they signed with Japan's Def Jam Records to manage their career in Japan. So far, Rap Monster, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, JHope, V and Suga have been met with positive responses from the Japanese market which have also been supportive of the careers of YG artists, Daesung, Taeyang, G-Dragon and iKON. MONSTA X has also signed with Mercury Tokyo, a sublabel of Universal Music to infiltrate the Japanese market.-
After their visit to Japan, BTS will be busy with the remaining legs of their "Wings" tour. They are also set to appear at the red carpet of the Billboard Music Awards 2017 where they will be joining tops artists like Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and other music superstars for the awards ceremony. BTS is the only K-pop act nominated in this year's BBMAs as they are pitted against Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendez, Korea Portal reported.
